ANN ARBOR, MI — Just weeks after leading the University of Michigan to the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, the Wolverines have quickly reshaped their coaching staff following the departure of head coach Dusty May to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel announced that longtime assistant Mike Boynton Jr. has been elevated to head coach, entrusting him with the responsibility of maintaining one of college basketball’s premier programs after helping guide the Wolverines through one of the most successful two-year stretches in school history.  

Boynton enters the role with extensive head coaching experience after previously leading Oklahoma State before joining Michigan’s staff in 2024. During his two seasons in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines posted a remarkable 64-13 record, captured the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship, the 2026 Big Ten regular-season title, and claimed the program’s second NCAA national championship.  

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this program,” Boynton said after accepting the position, emphasizing his commitment to continuing the championship culture established in Ann Arbor.  

The first major addition to Boynton’s coaching staff came Monday with the hiring of former Brown University head coach Mike Martin as an assistant coach.

Martin arrives after spending 14 seasons leading the Brown Bears, where he became the winningest coach in program history with 171 victories. During his tenure, he guided Brown to its first 20-win season in 2018-19 and earned Ivy League Coach of the Year honors while developing numerous All-Ivy performers and respected student-athletes.  

“Mike Martin is an outstanding coach and teacher who shares the values and competitive spirit that define Michigan Basketball,” Boynton said in announcing the hire. Martin called the opportunity to join Michigan “an incredible honor” and cited the university’s championship tradition as a major factor in his decision.  

Michigan’s coaching transition became necessary after Dusty May accepted the head coaching position with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks following the Wolverines’ national championship season. Several members of May’s staff also departed, leaving Boynton with the task of rebuilding the coaching staff while keeping the championship roster largely intact.  

With Boynton now officially in charge and Martin joining the staff, Michigan continues assembling its coaching team as preparations begin for the 2026-27 season. Expectations remain high in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines look to defend their national championship and remain among the nation’s elite programs.